Find out how popular the first name Abaddon has been for the last 4 years (from 2020 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Abaddon by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Abaddon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Abaddon.

The history of the first name Abaddon

Abaddon is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word "avaddon," meaning "destruction" or "place of destruction." It is believed to have originated in ancient times, potentially as early as the 6th century BCE.

The name Abaddon is mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Job, where it is used to personify the realm of the dead or the underworld. In the Book of Revelation in the New Testament, Abaddon is described as the angel or ruler of the bottomless pit, often associated with the concept of the Destroyer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abaddon is found in the Apocryphal book of 2 Esdras, written around the late 1st century CE. In this text, Abaddon is portrayed as an angel responsible for unleashing plagues and destruction upon the earth.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Abaddon. One of the earliest was Abaddon of Tyre (c. 137-193 CE), a Hellenistic philosopher and teacher in Roman Syria. Another was Abaddon the Gnostic (c. 180-250 CE), a prominent figure in the Gnostic movement who wrote extensively on their beliefs.

In the medieval period, Abaddon ben Abraham (c. 1100-1167 CE) was a Jewish scholar and philosopher from Spain, known for his contributions to the study of the Kabbalah. During the Renaissance, Abaddon Müller (1520-1589) was a German composer and musician who served as the court Kapellmeister in Dresden.

More recently, Abaddon Coish (1922-2008) was a Canadian writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and was known for his unique literary style.

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